"and a half" meaning in All languages combined

See and a half on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} and a half
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see and, a, half. Derived forms: bitch and a half Related terms: and then some
    Sense id: en-and_a_half-en-phrase-FFjyRdKa Categories (other): English terms with collocations, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 64 36 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 58 42 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 78 22
  2. (colloquial) An intensifier, used to emphasize great extent or degree. Tags: colloquial
    Sense id: en-and_a_half-en-phrase-YW9Ma3av Categories (other): English intensifiers Disambiguation of English intensifiers: 33 67
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